Data Annotation Analyst

About Alaffia & Our Mission

The U.S. healthcare system suffers from over $300B in improper payments each year due to fraud, waste, abuse, and processing errors. We’re on a mission to change that. To best prevent inaccurate payments, we’ve assembled a team of experienced technologists and industry-leading healthcare domain experts. The Alaffia team has alumni ranging from Amazon, Goldman Sachs, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and other leading healthcare and financial institutions. We’re also backed by industry-leading venture capital firms!

If you want to make a major impact at the core of U.S. healthcare by implementing the latest in cutting-edge technologies, then we’d like to meet you.

Our Culture

At Alaffia, we fundamentally believe that the whole is more valuable than the sum of its individual parts. Further to that point, we believe a diverse team of individuals with various backgrounds, ideologies, and types of training generates the most value. Our people are entrepreneurial by nature, problem solvers, and are passionate about what they do — both inside and outside of the office.

About the Role & What You’ll Be Doing

As a Data Annotation Analyst at Alaffia Health, where you'll play a critical role in maintaining the integrity and accuracy of our medical claims data. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that claim billing information is accurately reviewed, entered, updated, and processed through our internal systems. This role is essential for maintaining compliance with internal protocols and regulatory standards, contributing directly to the efficiency and effectiveness of our bill review processes. You'll be responsible for accurately inputting and updating claim information, collaborating closely with our Engineering team, and ensuring high-quality data standards are upheld throughout the process. This is a 1099 contractor role.

Your Responsibilities

• Accurate Data Entry: Enter and update patient billing information, treatment codes, insurance details, and billing amounts into our data systems with precision.
• Efficient Data Management: Oversee the smooth flow of data through internal pipelines and applications, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Data Verification: Review and verify data for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the data entry specialist team to resolve discrepancies and maintain accuracy and completeness in billing records.
• Confidentiality: Maintain the confidentiality and security of patient information in accordance with HIPAA and other relevant regulations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with healthcare providers and insurance companies to gather necessary information and clarify billing details.
• Audit and Quality Control: Conduct regular audits of billing records to identify and correct errors, contributing to data quality improvement efforts.
• Process Improvement: Assist in the development and implementation of data management procedures to enhance data quality and efficiency.
• Reporting and Support: Generate reports and provide data-related support to other departments as needed, leveraging data insights to inform decision-making processes.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Technology, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Proven experience as a data entry specialist, preferably in the healthcare sector dealing with medical billing or health information management.
• Proficient in data entry with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, billing codes (ICD-10, CPT, etc.), and healthcare billing procedures and formats (UB-04, CMS1500, etc.) preferred.
• Strong computer skills. Proficiency in MS Office and experience with electronic health records (EHR) and billing software preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact effectively with colleagues.
• Commitment to maintaining the confidentiality and security of sensitive patient information